Weeping Rock was a place I wanted to return to with my camera and tripod as I had identified many telephoto opportunities. We decided to go up early to avoid the crowds and for better lighting. We were one of the first up there and I had plenty of time to photograph the dripping water and hanging plants. Without the crowds, the place is heavenly and so peaceful. The dripping water makes for a beautiful setting for the hanging plants. It is my favorite spot in the park.
We spent about 2 hrs there before heading back to the campground for “dinner” at lunchtime, our plan for the day in order to drive and hike east canyon in the late afternoon and evening. This is the highway that leads east toward Bryce and one you can drive along. We will be exiting a different way so decided to spend sunset there. We left at about 4 pm to hike the Canyon Trail late in the day but the canyon trail parking lot was still full so we continued down the road. We were not disappointed – the incredible towering sandstone cliffs and striations. are breathtaking and unlike anywhere else we have been. The views around each bend were spectacular. We spent 4 hrs stopping and photographing and finally drove out at dark.
